Thursday, November 15, 2007
GamenotesHANOVER, N.H. - Back in Hanover after a split at the Air Force Classic, the Dartmouth men's basketball team will host James Madison Saturday night in Leede Arena. Tip-off is 7 p.m.
It's the first home game for the Big Green who opens with nine of the first 13 on the road. For the JMU Dukes, it's the second game of the season after a 100-88 victory over Siena.
Dartmouth kicked off the 2007-08 campaign at the Air Force tournament. In the opening game on November 9, the Falcons held the Big Green to 27.7 percent from the floor and won, 67-38.
The following night, Dartmouth scored the most points since December 2003, outlasting Virginia Military, 98-87.
Junior
Alex Barnett (St. Louis, Mo.) was named to the all-tournament team after his fifth career double-double. Against the Keydets, he had 19 points and a personal-best 15 rebounds as four other players were in double figures. Junior
DeVon Mosley (Mesquite, Texas) scored a career-high 23, including eight-of-eight from the line.
"We're looking forward to being at home," said head coach
Terry Dunn, now in his fourth year at the Dartmouth helm. "I think we know a little bit more about our team. Also, our guys are excited to have the opportunity to play in front of our fans."
Tickets are available at the Berry Center Ticket Office, open 9-5 weekdays, or one hour before game time.